Updated October 2026
E-Bikes on Hoosier National Forest Trails
Mountain bike
171mi
designated on 64 segments
69% of mapped trail
E-bike
0miClass 1
No e-bike designation recorded
0% of mapped trail
Mountain bike
171mi
designated on 64 segments
69% of mapped trail
- Season on record
- Year-round
E-bike
0miClass 1
No e-bike designation recorded
- Class 10 mi
- Class 20 mi
- Class 30 mi
Treated as a motor vehicle: ridden only where designated.
- Class 2 segments
- 0
- Class 3 segments
- 0
Both lanes share one scale: the 247 mi of National Forest System trail mapped in Hoosier National Forest, Indiana. From USFS National Forest System Trails records, updated October 2026.
In Hoosier National Forest, USFS travel-management data records Class 1 e-bike access on 0 trail segments (0 mi), Class 2 on 0, and Class 3 on 0. Conventional (non-motorized) mountain bikes are designated on 64 segments. On Forest Service land an e-bike is a motor vehicle, so it is allowed only where designated.
E-bike access by class
Where a trail is open to conventional bikes, check the e-bike columns separately — a non-motorized mountain bike being allowed does not by itself mean an e-bike is.
| E-bike class | Trail segments with access | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1none recordedPedal-assist only, motor cuts out at 20 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 2none recordedThrottle-assist up to 20 mph (can propel without pedaling). | 0 | 0 mi |
| Class 3none recordedPedal-assist up to 28 mph, no throttle. | 0 | 0 mi |
Trail-by-trail (largest bike trails)
Conventional-bike and Class 1 e-bike status with season windows, per USFS designation.
| Trail | Miles | Bike | Class 1 e-bike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdseye Trail 1Year-round | 11.03 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Shirley Creek 1Year-round | 10.55 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Youngs CreekYear-round | 10.38 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Springs Valley Trail 1Year-round | 9.08 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Nebo Ridge Trail 1Year-round | 8.29 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Oriole West 1Year-round | 7.33 | Allowed | Not designated |
| German Ridge 1Year-round | 7.09 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 2Year-round | 6.4 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Lick Creek Trail 1Year-round | 6.28 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 16Year-round | 5.87 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Oriole East Trail 1Year-round | 5.8 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Tipsaw Trail 1Year-round | 5.7 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 18Year-round | 4.85 | Allowed | Not designated |
| German Ridge 2Year-round | 4.5 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 4Year-round | 4.19 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mogan Ridge West Trail 2Year-round | 4.17 | Allowed | Not designated |
| German Ridge 4Year-round | 4.03 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mogan Ridge West Trail 1Year-round | 3.87 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 3Year-round | 3.8 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Mogan Ridge West Trail 3Year-round | 3.45 | Allowed | Not designated |
| German Ridge 3Year-round | 3.44 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Springs Valley Trail 2Year-round | 2.95 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Shirley Creek 2Year-round | 2.8 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 15Year-round | 2.11 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Brown Co. "D"Year-round | 2.05 | Allowed | Not designated |
| German Ridge 5Year-round | 2.03 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 22Year-round | 1.97 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 17Year-round | 1.86 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 19Year-round | 1.71 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Youngs Creek Connector TrailYear-round | 1.57 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hardin Ridge TrailYear-round | 1.57 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 1Year-round | 1.54 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Shirley Creek 3Year-round | 1.35 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 12Year-round | 1.27 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 9Year-round | 1.18 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 20Year-round | 1.09 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 21Year-round | 1.08 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 6Year-round | 1.06 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 11Year-round | 1.02 | Allowed | Not designated |
| Hickory Ridge 14Year-round | 0.94 | Allowed | Not designated |
Frequently asked questions
- Are e-bikes allowed in Hoosier National Forest?
- On National Forest System land, e-bikes are legally motor vehicles. Under U.S. Forest Service policy (36 CFR 212; FSM 7700), an e-bike of any class may be ridden only on routes that are designated for motor-vehicle use or specifically designated for e-bike use — not on every trail where a conventional (non-motorized) mountain bike is allowed. In Hoosier National Forest, Class 1 access is recorded on 0 trail segments; Class 2 and 3 on 0 and 0 respectively.
- Does an e-bike count as a mountain bike on Hoosier National Forest trails?
- No. Under USFS policy an e-bike of any class is a motor vehicle, even Class 1 pedal-assist. A trail being open to conventional bikes does not by itself permit e-bikes — the trail must carry an e-bike or motorized designation.
- When are bikes open in Hoosier National Forest?
- Most bike-designated trails in Hoosier National Forest carry a Year-round season window in the USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later as snow clears. Always confirm current conditions with the ranger district.
See also: Hoosier National Forest trail data profile · E-bikes across Indiana
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